Paradise Andamans With Baratang

Arrival at Port Blair Airport in the morning or afternoon and transfer to the hotel. Later proceed for a visit to Corbyn’s Cove Beach, the only beach in Port Blair where you can swim, relax and unwind. Guests can also enjoy water-sport activities such as Jet-Ski, Parasailing, Sea-Kart, Speed Boat rides, etc. on direct payment basis. Afterward visit the famous Cellular Jail (entry closes at 15:45 hrs), an old colonial prison also known as “Kalapani”. In the evening attend the enthralling Sound & Light Show at Cellular Jail, where the heroic saga of the Indian freedom struggle is brought alive. Later return to the hotel. Overnight stay at Port Blair.

In case your flight lands in the afternoon, you may be taken directly from the airport to Cellular Jail so that you are able to attend the Sound & Light Show. If your hotel is located at Wandoor Beach or Chidiya Tapu, the visit to Cellular Jail will be done first and then you will be dropped to the hotel. Please note that the Sound & Light Show timing is subject to ticket availability. Since vehicles are not allowed to wait outside Cellular Jail, all guests will be dropped at the parking point (approximately 400 meters from the entry gate of the jail) and will have to walk from the parking point to the entrance and back after the visit or show to board the vehicle. Beaches close by sunset or by 17:30 hrs, whichever is earlier. Visit to Corbyn’s Cove Beach is subject to weather conditions and flight landing time at Port Blair.

After breakfast, proceed for a full-day excursion from Port Blair to North Bay Island (Coral Island) by sharing boat. North Bay is known for its coral reefs, exotic varieties of beautiful ornamental fishes and other marine life. Guests can enjoy various water sports activities here on direct payment basis. The same boat will then take the guests to Ross Island (Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island), which was named after Mr. Daniel Ross, a famous marine surveyor, and was renamed in December 2018 as Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island. After the visit, return back to the hotel.
Overnight stay at Port Blair.

Ferry for the North Bay trip leaves at fixed timings, therefore guests are requested to reach the Water Sports Complex on time to board the boat. All activities at North Bay are on direct payment basis. The last ferry for Ross Island (Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island) leaves by 14:00 hrs.

Depart early morning at 04:00 hrs (approx) from Port Blair for Baratang Island, located about 150 kms by road. The land journey from Port Blair (approx 3.5 hours) passes through creeks and dense tropical rain forests. On reaching the creek, guests will need to alight from the vehicle and take a short ferry ride. After reaching the other side, the driver will assist with the boat tickets and forest permit. As per the ticket timing, proceed by sharing boat through the mangroves and continue to visit the famous Limestone Caves, which involves approximately a 1 km walk to reach the caves. After the visit, return and proceed back by car from Baratang to Port Blair (150 kms). Overnight stay at Port Blair.

Baratang Island is closed on Monday. A valid ID proof must be carried for the permit. Guests are requested to inform the hotel reception the previous evening for packed breakfast. The boat to Limestone Caves is on sharing basis, and lunch will be on direct payment basis.

Departure by morning or afternoon private ferry from Port Blair to Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) (journey time approx. 1.5 to 2.5 hours). On arrival at Havelock, our team will meet the guests at the exit gate and transfer them to the hotel. At around 14:30 hrs – 15:30 hrs, proceed to Beach No. 7 (Radhanagar Beach), rated as the “Best Beach in Asia” by Time Magazine, where guests can unwind, relax and enjoy the pristine white sand beach. Later return back to the hotel. Evening at leisure.

Important Notes:

Kindly remind the Port Blair hotel to provide packed breakfast, as breakfast is not included at Havelock (Swaraj Dweep).

Guests must carry a valid PHOTO ID to enter the Port Blair jetty (PAN Card is not accepted).

Alcohol is not allowed on-board the ferry.

Beach No. 7 remains closed after sunset.

Cars are limited on Havelock Island, therefore guests are requested to adhere to the timelines shared by the tour manager.

Embark on a memorable excursion to Elephant Beach by sharing boat (journey time approx. 30–45 minutes). At Elephant Beach, guests can enjoy optional water sports activities such as Snorkeling, Sea Walk, Jet Ski, Glass Bottom Boat Ride, Banana Boat Ride, Sofa Boat Ride, Parasailing, etc., on direct payment. It is advisable to pre-book these activities at the boarding point itself to avoid missing out; our tour manager will assist with the same. After around 3 hours, return to the jetty by the same sharing boat where our tour manager will meet and assist with car transfers. En route, proceed to Something Different – A Beach Side Café (the highest reviewed restaurant on Tripadvisor.com) and enjoy a complimentary Beer or Mocktail. Later proceed to the hotel.
Overnight stay at Havelock.

Check-out from the Havelock hotel and proceed to Havelock Jetty to board the morning private ferry to Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) (journey time approx. 1.5–2.5 hrs). On arrival at Neil Island, our team will meet the guests at the exit gate and assist with transfers for sightseeing. Visit Bharatpur Beach, Laxmanpur Beach, and Natural Bridge (also known as Howrah Bridge by locals), which can be accessed only during low tide. After sightseeing, transfer to the hotel for check-in.
Overnight stay at Neil Island.
Note:
• Most Havelock hotels have early morning check-out; late check-out depends on hotel availability.
• Guests should report at the Havelock private ferry counter at least 1 hour before departure.
• The three-beach visit is subject to tide timings; our representative will inform the exact schedule accordingly.

Wake up to the peaceful surroundings of Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep), also known as the “Vegetable Bowl of Andamans.” After breakfast, check-out from the hotel as per the allocated time and proceed to Neil Jetty to board the private ferry from Neil Island to Port Blair. Upon arrival at Port Blair, our team will meet the guests at the exit gate of the jetty and assist with transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure for relaxation or optional sightseeing. Overnight stay at Port Blair.

Note:
• All Neil Island hotels have early morning check-out; late check-out depends on hotel availability.

Optional Tours at Port Blair (Subject to morning ferry availability from Neil Island):
• Visit to Chidiyatapu (Sunset Point) – INR 2500 + 5% GST per car
• Visit to Wandoor Beach – INR 2500 + 5% GST per car
• Visit to Corbyn’s Cove Beach – INR 1000 + 5% GST per car
• Visit to Ross Island – INR 1000 + 5% GST per car + INR 500 + 5% GST per person (boat charge)

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and check out as per the hotel’s allocated time. Later, proceed to Port Blair Airport to board your departure flight. Return home with wonderful memories of the beautiful Andaman Islands and the experiences gathered during the tour.

Note:
• All Port Blair hotels have an early morning check-out time. Late check-out is subject to availability and at the discretion of the hotel management.
• Port Blair Airport has a small single runway and usually experiences a heavy tourist rush; guests are requested to report at least 1.5 hours before the flight departure time.